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Today: December 21, 2024
Today: December 21, 2024

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Business|Sports|US

Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says

A a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $60 million, three-year contract

Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says
Celebrity|Sports|US

Sammy Sosa appears to acknowledge PED use and apologizes. Cubs welcome him back into fold

Sammy Sosa appeared to acknowledge using performance-enhancing drugs during a career in which he hit more than 600 home runs, and the Chicago Cubs said they were ready to welcome him back

Sammy Sosa appears to acknowledge PED use and apologizes. Cubs welcome him back into fold
Sports|US

New York Yankees acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet

Outfielder Cody Bellinger has been acquired by the New York Yankees from the Chicago Cubs for right-hander Cody Poteet

New York Yankees acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet
Asia|Sports

Meet Roki Sasaki, MLB’s next free agent superstar

Meet Roki Sasaki, MLB’s next free agent superstar

Meet Roki Sasaki, MLB’s next free agent superstar
Business|Sports|US

To lure Juan Soto, Mets created a video of his statue outside Citi Field next to Tom Seaver's

The New York Mets wanted Juan Soto to know his future with them could be set in stone

To lure Juan Soto, Mets created a video of his statue outside Citi Field next to Tom Seaver's
Americas|Sports|US

Rangers agree on $75 million, 3-year deal to keep RHP Nathan Eovaldi, AP source says

The Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi have agreed on a $75 million, three-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press

Rangers agree on $75 million, 3-year deal to keep RHP Nathan Eovaldi, AP source says
Business|Sports|US

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Max Fried and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $218 million, eight-year contract, the largest deal for a left-handed pitcher in baseball history

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says
Sports|US

Nolan Arenado open to switch from third base to first and leaving Cardinals for a team he approves

Nolan Arenado is open to a trade from the St. Louis Cardinals, at age 33 wanting to be on a World Series contender

Nolan Arenado open to switch from third base to first and leaving Cardinals for a team he approves
Asia|Business|Sports

MLB investigated to ensure no early Sasaki deal in place, pitcher likely to pick team mid-January

Major League Baseball investigated to ensure no team had an advance deal in place for Roki Sasaki, and the agent for the Japanese pitcher says picking a club will be “like the draft in reverse.”

MLB investigated to ensure no early Sasaki deal in place, pitcher likely to pick team mid-January
Celebrity|Health|Sports

Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says cancer has returned, spread

Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg says the prostate cancer he thought had been eliminated by radiation has returned and spread

Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says cancer has returned, spread
Asia|Sports

Shohei Ohtani will hit but not pitch in LA Dodgers season opener

Shohei Ohtani will hit but not pitch in LA Dodgers season opener

Shohei Ohtani will hit but not pitch in LA Dodgers season opener
Business|Economy|Sports

Soto's record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League Baseball

Juan Soto’s record $765 million, 15-year contract with the New York Mets, the largest and longest deal in baseball history, has reverberated across the winter meetings

Soto's record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League Baseball
Americas|Asia|Sports

Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound

Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the reigning World Series champions open their season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs in March but is doubtful to pitch

Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound
Business|Celebrity|Economy|Entertainment|Sports

$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money oddities

If Juan Soto replicates his 2024 performance throughout his $765 million, 15-year deal with the Mets, he'll make roughly $1.2 million for every home run he hits

$1 million per homer? $27,000 a point? $229 per second? Sports is loaded with money oddities
Asia|Political|Sports

Should Sasaki join Cubs? Emanuel, a fan of the team and ambassador to Japan, is being diplomatic

During a news conference at the United States Embassy in Tokyo, Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga was asked what he'd say to countryman Roki Sasaki to convince him to join his team

Should Sasaki join Cubs? Emanuel, a fan of the team and ambassador to Japan, is being diplomatic
Sports|US

Dodgers reach $17M, 1-year deal with Conforto and $22M, 2-year contract with Treinen, AP sources say

People familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press that the Los Angeles Dodgers agreed to a $17 million, one-year contract to add outfielder Michael Conforto and a $22 million, two-year deal to retain right-hander Blake Treinen

Dodgers reach $17M, 1-year deal with Conforto and $22M, 2-year contract with Treinen, AP sources say
Sports

Dave Parker and Dick Allen elected to baseball's Hall of Fame

Dave Parker and Dick Allen have been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame by the classic era committee

Dave Parker and Dick Allen elected to baseball's Hall of Fame
Sports

Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year deal with the Giants, AP source says

Willy Adames has agreed to a $182 million, seven-year deal with San Francisco, providing the Giants with a power-hitting shortstop in the prime of his career, according to a person familiar with the negotiations

Willy Adames agrees to $182 million, 7-year deal with the Giants, AP source says
Business|Sports|US

Pitcher Clay Holmes agrees to $38 million, 3-year contract with Mets, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that pitcher Clay Holmes and the New York Mets have agreed to a $38 million, three-year contract

Pitcher Clay Holmes agrees to $38 million, 3-year contract with Mets, AP source says
Business|Sports|US

A's GM David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement with Luis Severino's contract

Athletics general manager David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement going into its new home

A's GM David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement with Luis Severino's contract
Sports|US

Former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber returning to Cleveland Guardians on 1-year deal, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that right-hander Shane Bieber is returning to the Cleveland Guardians after making just two starts and undergoing Tommy John surgery last season

Former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber returning to Cleveland Guardians on 1-year deal, AP source says
Business|Economy|Sports

Will Juan Soto top Shohei Ohtani's deal? In the era of deferred money, it might depend on the math

Deciding whether Juan Soto tops Shohei Ohtani for baseball’s largest contract could be in the eye of the beholder because of all the deferred money in Ohtani’s deal

Will Juan Soto top Shohei Ohtani's deal? In the era of deferred money, it might depend on the math
Sports

Rules, origins and effects: MLB’s controversial Golden At-Bat proposal, explained

Rules, origins and effects: MLB’s controversial Golden At-Bat proposal, explained

Rules, origins and effects: MLB’s controversial Golden At-Bat proposal, explained
Business|Sports|US

Luis Severino and Athletics agree to $67 million, 3-year contract, AP sources say

Two people familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press that right-hander Luis Severino and the Athletics have agreed to a $67 million, three-year contract

Luis Severino and Athletics agree to $67 million, 3-year contract, AP sources say